Question: Wheeler LLC purchased two assets during the current year (a full 12-month tax year). On November 16 Wheeler placed in service computer equipment (five-year property)

Wheeler LLC purchased two assets during the current year (a full 12-month tax year). On November 16 Wheeler placed in service computer equipment (five-year property) with a basis of $19,000 and on April 20 placed in service furniture (seven-year property) with a basis of $13,400. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring 179 and bonus depreciation). (Use MACRS Table 2.) (Round final answer to the nearest whole number.)

Multiple Choice

  • $1,913

  • $3,342

  • $5,200

  • $5,828

  • None of the choices are correct.

TABLE 2a MACRS Mid-Quarter Convention: For property placed in service during the first quarter

Depreciation Rate for Recovery Period
5-Year 7-Year
Year 1 35.00% 25.00%
Year 2 26.00 21.43
Year 3 15.60 15.31
Year 4 11.01 10.93
Year 5 11.01 8.75
Year 6 1.38 8.74
Year 7 8.75
Year 8 1.09

TABLE 2b MACRS Mid-Quarter Convention: For property placed in service during the second quarter

Depreciation Rate for Recovery Period
5-Year 7-Year
Year 1 25.00% 17.85%
Year 2 30.00 23.47
Year 3 18.00 16.76
Year 4 11.37 11.97
Year 5 11.37 8.87
Year 6 4.26 8.87
Year 7 8.87
Year 8 3.34

TABLE 2c MACRS Mid-Quarter Convention: For property placed in service during the third quarter

Depreciation Rate for Recovery Period
5-Year 7-Year
Year 1 15.00% 10.71%
Year 2 34.00 25.51
Year 3 20.40 18.22
Year 4 12.24 13.02
Year 5 11.30 9.30
Year 6 7.06 8.85
Year 7 8.86
Year 8 5.53

TABLE 2d MACRS-Mid Quarter Convention: For property placed in service during the fourth quarter

Depreciation Rate for Recovery Period
5-Year 7-Year
Year 1 5.00% 3.57%
Year 2 38.00 27.55
Year 3 22.80 19.68
Year 4 13.68 14.06
Year 5 10.94 10.04
Year 6 9.58 8.73
Year 7 8.73
Year 8 7.64

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